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prothrombin test [1 record]

Record 1 2005-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
  • Blood
DEF

A quantitative test for prothrombin in the blood based on the clotting time of oxalated blood plasma in the presence of thromboplastin and calcium chloride; measures the integrity of the extrinsic and common pathways of coagulation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
  • Sang
CONT

Une thrombopénie sévère (20.000/mm3) et isolée perturbe les examens suivants : A: Temps de saignement B: Test de Quick C: Temps de céphaline avec activateur (TCA) D: Taux de fibrinogène E: Temps de thrombine (TT).

Spanish

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